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March 7, 2025

Moon mascot wanted! Your idea could fly as NASA's Artemis II zero-g indicator

The first astronauts preparing to fly to the moon in more than 50 years want your help identifying their fifth crew member — their "moon mascot." NASA's Artemis II crew is seeking an original idea for their zero-g indicator (ZGI), a small plushie, toy or doll.


March 6, 2025

Intuitive Machines' Athena lands on moon, but 'yet again' at off-nominal angle

For the second time in a little over a year, Intuitive Machines landed a commercial spacecraft on the moon. And, for a second time, that touchdown has left the lander functioning, but at an "off-nominal" angle. "Athena" landed near the lunar south pole.


March 3, 2025

Lego partners with moon rover firm Lunar Outpost for 'future product and surprises'

A new collaboration has Lego getting ready to "blast off" with the help of a company now heading for the moon. The Denmark-based toymaker announced it is working with Lunar Outpost, a space robotics and lunar mobility firm headquartered in Colorado.


March 2, 2025

Blue Ghost on the moon! Firefly lands its first lunar mission, delivers NASA science

Like a lightning bug blinking as it made its way down into a marsh, the Blue Ghost fired its thrusters as it descended into the "Sea of Crises." Moments later, Firefly Aerospace's first lunar lander successfully touched down on the moon.


March 1, 2025

'Land' your own Blue Ghost with Firefly's moon lander building blocks set

As eyes turn to Firefly Aerospace's mission control for the company's first attempt at landing on the moon, some watching may notice models of the Blue Ghost lander sitting at the consoles. The miniatures were not only placed there, but built there, too.


February 27, 2025

Swatch's 'MoonSwatch 1965' is a nod to NASA's search for a space-worthy watch

Sixty years after it became the only watch to ace NASA's spaceflight trials, the Omega Speedmaster has passed a test again; this time qualifying as a new MoonSwatch. The "MoonSwatch 1965" celebrates the start of Omega's service to the U.S. space program.


February 27, 2025

Belyayev's 'candle': ISS cargo ship lifts off with logo for cosmonaut's centennial

Russia celebrated a late cosmonaut's 100th birthday by lighting a "candle" to deliver "gifts" to his modern-day colleagues in orbit. The launch shroud encasing the Progress MS-30 spacecraft was decorated with a logo for the centennial of Pavel Belyayev's birth.


February 26, 2025

Ad Lunam iterum: Intuitive Machines' 2nd lander launches to the moon

The first company to soft land a spacecraft on the moon is now on its way to doing it again — and even more. Intuitive Machines' second Nova-C lander, "Athena," has left Earth to touch down at the lunar south pole, with two rovers and a hopper in tow.


February 24, 2025

Columbia Sportswear offers limited edition apparel celebrating its 2nd moon mission

The pattern of gold dots on Columbia Sportswear's new long-sleeve shirt forms more than just the silhouette of a lunar lander. It also represents the company's insulating technology used to protect the spacecraft, as well as outdoor explorers.


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